Denton 7-8

Denton Elem
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
7 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Denton 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the rural community of Denton, Montana. As part of the Denton Public Schools district, the school serves students in seventh and eighth grades, acting as a bridge between the elementary levels and the high school. Because of its location in a sparsely populated region, the school maintains a tight-knit environment that emphasizes individualized attention and close community involvement, typical of rural Montana education.

The school operates with a focus on providing a foundational academic experience while utilizing the resources of the greater district. Their curriculum adheres to state standards, aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school within the Denton system. For those interested in current events, athletic schedules, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an online presence via their district website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information, calendar updates, and communication between the faculty, students, and local families.
7
Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (71.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Denton Elem
Phone: (406)567-2270
Website: http://www.denton.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio